Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 315 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777158
Common Names
- Remotiflorus Rush
- Remotiflorus Wood Rush
- Remotiflorus Juncus
Description
Juncus remotiflorus (also called remote-flowered rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted plant with narrow, pointed leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus remotiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for water filtration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus remotiflorus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single bract and a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus remotiflorus can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Juncus remotiflorus
Juncus remotiflorus is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Juncus remotiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus remotiflorus?
Juncus remotiflorus
What is the common name of Juncus remotiflorus?
Remote-flowered Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus remotiflorus?
Meadows, marshes, and stream banks
Species in the Juncus genus
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,
Juncus caespiticius,
Juncus canadensis,
Juncus capensis,
Species in the Juncaceae family
Distichia acicularis,
Distichia filamentosa,
Distichia muscoides,
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,